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Auto Club Lists Top Ten Reasons for Car Breakdowns !!

Poorly maintained tires, batteries and vehicle fluids are among the 10 most common reasons for vehicle breakdowns, according to the Automobile Club of Southern California.Based on roadside assistance data from Auto Club contracted tow truck operators, the Club’s Top Ten List of maintenance-related car breakdown causes (not necessarily ranked in order of frequency) are:

“Inadequate car maintenance means increased business for tow truck operators, but it also means costly delays and repairs for motorists,” said Dean Holte, manager of the Emergency Road Service program. “The Auto Club wants to remind drivers that a little time and money spent on regular maintenance goes a long way toward reducing the chances of a frustrating vehicle breakdown.”

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